Limited lodging (short-term rental) requirements
Effective April 1, 2022, the following licenses will be required to offer your home as a limited lodging rental in Philadelphia:
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Limited Lodging Operator License – This license is required to rent your primary residence or a room within your primary residence for periods of less than 30 consecutive days or less. This license applies to property owners and eligible tenants.
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Limited Lodging and Hotels Booking Agent – This license is required to make reservations or collect payment for hotel accommodations, including limited lodging, on behalf of or for an operator. This license applies to companies that make reservations or collect payment for guest accommodations in residential properties and/or hotels.
You can now apply for theses licenses at eCLIPSE.phila.gov. For more information on the upcoming license changes, refer to Bill No. 210081. For more information on the permit and license requirements, refer to the recently updated short-term rental FAQ .
Commercial leasing notice
All commercial property owners must provide potential commercial lessees with the Commercial Leasing Notice upon seven (7) days of signing a lease. Upon receipt of the Commercial Leasing Notice, both the owner and the potential lessee must sign and date the confirmation pages.
Refer to Bill No. 210917 for more information on the requirements for leasing of commercial properties and penalties for non-compliance.
New effective date on plastic bag enforcement
Philadelphia’s plastic bag ban went into effect on October 1, 2021, prohibiting retail establishments from providing single-use plastic and paper bags that do not meet certain requirements. Businesses that were non-complaint were given written warnings.
Starting July 1, 2022 businesses that remain in violation of this requirement will be issued Site Violation Notices that carry a minimum penalty of $150.
Each violation of the ordinance is subject to a separate fine. If businesses repeatedly or egregiously violate the ordinance, the City may take them to court and ask the judge to impose additional penalties.